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[fittofattofit]

Comment:
No vids today due to the crowded gym.. never going back there!
Definitely felt rushed as there were people staring me down for their turn.
However, the cardio outdoors was a relief... was finally able to breathe heh

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I'd have thought a big name gym would at least have 120s and hopefully 150s ... I'd still be happy benching the hundos for reps though

[wishiwasdivin]

It's a lot of grittiness in here

[dailob]

But your name is Brian too?!?!?

yzerb



guess you dont want to invest in a home gym setup? cuz 1 hour round trip is quite the distance... but then again i live in a metropolitan type area where everything is practically crammed so 1 hour may seem normal for everyone else? *shrugs*

[koweanguy]

Yeah, I would have been annoyed as well. Worst part about gyms like LA fitness, etc is the crowd that comes with it. I work out so early usually that it doesnt affect me. As far as that dude hogging equipment...No where near as gritty as me (Truly Gritty people are respectful people

Hahahah,
No matter how many times I warm up.. My lifts are far below from my expectations during the morning :/ Tried morning training 3 times in my life.. never had a satisfying session (joints are always stiff in the morning )

[koweanguy]

I'd have thought a big name gym would at least have 120s and hopefully 150s ... I'd still be happy benching the hundos for reps though

Guess you dont want to invest in a home gym setup? cuz 1 hour round trip is quite the distance... but then again i live in a metropolitan type area where everything is practically crammed so 1 hour may seem normal for everyone else? *shrugs*

Haha, there's a gym beside my home actually (5 minute drive). Their weights go up to 125lbs, which is awesome since I have yet to reach those.
But from time to time, I like to venture to other locations.. get out of my comfort zone, you know?

It's a lot of grittiness in here

HIIII CARL!!!

I guess in here.. we go by first name basis?
There are two Brians in this journal though... Dibs on Brian # 1

[fatboystick]

Hahahah,
No matter how many times I warm up.. My lifts are far below from my expectations during the morning :/ Tried morning training 3 times in my life.. never had a satisfying session (joints are always stiff in the morning )

Not me..I do far better at 5am as opposed to 5pm....dunno why, just do.

[wishiwasdivin]

Not me..I do far better at 5am as opposed to 5pm....dunno why, just do.

I agree with you FBS, I do far better in the am also. Although I have trained in the late evening, and every time I do it sucks.

[djwolford]

Hahahah,
No matter how many times I warm up.. My lifts are far below from my expectations during the morning :/ Tried morning training 3 times in my life.. never had a satisfying session (joints are always stiff in the morning )

For some raisin, my morning workouts are always killer. I just don't have much left in the tank for post-work PM sessions.

[dailob]

y'all need to lift more and stop posting so much

[djwolford]

y'all need to lift more and stop posting so much

Killing time at work. Will lift tonight.

[fatboystick]

I agree with you FBS, I do far better in the am also. Although I have trained in the late evening, and every time I do it sucks.

Totally agree. I work out in evenings sometimes when off from work, but they arent the same.

For some raisin, my morning workouts are always killer. I just don't have much left in the tank for post-work PM sessions.

I hear ya...especially with it starting to warm up here...if I dont get it in in th emorning....no way after working in 110 degrees am i...lol

y'all need to lift more and stop posting so much

Chit...busted...BRB...going to gym so I can say I went to gym
Srs...will be going soon. Day off and was busy running errands and getting stuff back in order after being away on vaca.

Heeeeeyyyy.......wait just a dern minute...what are YOU doing here, shouldnt you be working out?

[koweanguy]

Not me..I do far better at 5am as opposed to 5pm....dunno why, just do.

I agree with you FBS, I do far better in the am also. Although I have trained in the late evening, and every time I do it sucks.

For some raisin, my morning workouts are always killer. I just don't have much left in the tank for post-work PM sessions.

Woah.. three massive people all agreed on morning training
I must be doing something wrong. . .

y'all need to lift more and stop posting so much

Lifted today.. but failed :/

Killing time at work. Will lift tonight.

Wooohoo!! Looking forward to some results!

[koweanguy]

Starting Bodyweight: 200lbs
Current Bodyweight: 195lbs
Unaware of the selfie my gf took.. Yup.. I tend to space out when I drive O.o
Another unsatisfied gym session Though.. my leg press stats are getting better.



Barbell Squats (Rest 3-5minutes)
-Warm Up Sets (95, 135, 185)
- 5reps x 225lbs (Felt a sharp stiffness on my hamstrings)
- 5reps x 235lbs (Expected 275's on my second set.. but had to listen to my body)
- 5reps x 245lbs
- 5reps x 265lbs (Not full ROM)
- 5reps x 275lbs (Not full ROM)
- 5reps x 275lbs (Not full ROM)

Close Stance Leg Press (Rest 3minutes)
-Warm Up Set (395lbs)
-8reps x 575lbs
-8reps x 665lbs
-8reps x 755lbs
-6reps x 845lbs
-6reps x 845lbs

Leg Extensions (Rest 3 minutes)
-3 sets of 10reps. (Last set was full stack).

Comment:
Felt a lot of anger/disappointment as my mind was set on 315 x 5 for full ROM Squats.
But I know 6 hours of sleep was definitely a factor to my hamstring being stiff/sore from last week :/

Wish the best for everyone's leg session!!

[fatboystick]

Fatboystick�s Daily Grind

Chest

� Incline DB Press
4 sets of 12 reps (2 sets of warm-ups) 110lbs Video Included

� Bench Press
4 sets of 12/10/8/6 reps 225/275/315/345lbs

� Incline Hammer strength (alternating)
3 sets of 12 reps 3 plates per side Video included

� Flat bench DB Fly
3 sets of 12 reps 60lbs

� Cable Crossover s/s with Dips
3 sets of 12 reps 50lbs per side
3 sets of 12-15 reps BW


True Grit: PRE 30 minutes before session. I'm also using Clear muscle, Betaine and PA...all taken 30 minutes prior to workout. I use True Grit : POST during workout.

Incline DB Press


Incline Hammer Strength

[fatboystick]

Fatboystick�s Daily Grind


LEGS

� Leg Extensions
4 sets of 25 reps 190/205/220/220

� Leg Press s/s Walking Lunges
4 sets of 50 reps 480lbs
4 sets 20 steps per leg BW

� Romanian Deadlifts
4 sets of 15 reps (warm-ups) 275/275/295/315lbs

� Seated Leg Curls
4 sets of 12 reps 190/190/205/205lbs

[jeezyreezy]

The weeks been going well. Ive been getting in some gritty workouts (literally) at the beach. Its been cold and rainy off and on but no compmaints

[fatboystick]

The weeks been going well. Ive been getting in some gritty workouts (literally) at the beach. Its been cold and rainy off and on but no compmaints

Hey Hey JeeRee!!!
How goes the Vaca brother? Gettin' in a lot of scenery & fresh air?

[jeezyreezy]

Hey Hey JeeRee!!!
How goes the Vaca brother? Gettin' in a lot of scenery & fresh air?

Lots of crisp ocean air and west coast hospitality. Ive really been enjoying it. Still a few more days to go

[fatboystick]

Lots of crisp ocean air and west coast hospitality. Ive really been enjoying it. Still a few more days to go

Right on brother, glad you're enjoying it...thats what matters most

[fittofattofit]

Comment:
Felt a lot of anger/disappointment as my mind was set on 315 x 5 for full ROM Squats.
But I know 6 hours of sleep was definitely a factor to my hamstring being stiff/sore from last week :/

Wish the best for everyone's leg session!! [/size][/color]

That was a great squats session though with nice reps at 275. Were you tempted to go for a 315 x 5 after the first set of 275 x 5 or did you just think better of it when the ROM wasn't there? Strong leg pressing though!

• Bench Press
4 sets of 12/10/8/6 reps 225/275/315/345lbs

Incline DB Press


Incline Hammer Strength
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That's some serious bench pressing ... 315 x 8 and 345 x 6
Great control over those 110 DBs and you made those 3pps HS presses look easy

Sick RDLs at 315 x 15and great to see you doing the walking lunges as a superset with those 50 rep leg presses. Quads must have been exploding!

[fatboystick]

That's some serious bench pressing ... 315 x 8 and 345 x 6
Great control over those 110 DBs and you made those 3pps HS presses look easy

Sick RDLs at 315 x 15and great to see you doing the walking lunges as a superset with those 50 rep leg presses. Quads must have been exploding!

Thx brother, appreciate the kind words!
Yeah, I tell you what...I ma NOT a high rep guy...lol...but i need to do things to switch it up sometimes and this was one of those times...and yes, my quads were trembling after those supersets.

[wishiwasdivin]

Dayum tossing around some big weight in here.

Impressive work guys.

[dailob]

Heeeeeyyyy.......wait just a dern minute...what are YOU doing here, shouldnt you be working out?

i work out in the morning before work - and i post on the forums during work

Lifted today.. but failed :/

always love your gifs haha

[koweanguy]

Incline DB Press


Incline Hammer Strength
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Did your wifey take these videos for you??
I feel awkward to ask anyone to take vids for me.. so mine are always angled from the floor :/
Yours look great.. what's better is your lifts

Incredible 345 for 6
30 pounds and 5 reps more than my 1 rep max Sigh...

[koweanguy]

� Romanian Deadlifts
4 sets of 15 reps (warm-ups) 275/275/295/315lbs [/center]

Dayum tossing around some big weight in here.

Both Ray and Carl make me feel like a little creature.. upon a vast ocean

Gotta step it up on tomorrow's Deadlift session!! HOORAHH!!

The weeks been going well. Ive been getting in some gritty workouts (literally) at the beach. Its been cold and rainy off and on but no compmaints

Wooohoooo!!
Never been to the west coast before.. farthest west I've ever gone from Georgia is Ohio =____=

That was a great squats session though with nice reps at 275. Were you tempted to go for a 315 x 5 after the first set of 275 x 5 or did you just think better of it when the ROM wasn't there? Strong leg pressing though!

Interesting question Glad to know that you looked into my workout.. Appreciate it a lot
And yes, the answers were within the question hahaha
I was tempted to jump from 275 to 315 but thought better of it when the ROM wasn't there. Hamstrings sure are lacking :/

i work out in the morning before work - and i post on the forums during work
always love your gifs haha

*Boop*

[koweanguy]

Had 90 minutes of physical therapy yesterday morning (9am).
Did a brutal/painful workout with a 5-10lbs plates.
Like 3 sets of 20's of side lateral raises, cable side lateral raises, throwing a medicine ball sideways with 1 arm, and lots and lots of mobility exercises.

But nevertheless, I hit shoulders again in the evening.
Shoulder session was again, eh..
Max lifts were 6reps x 85's on dumbbell shoulder press, 6-8(can't remember) reps on 110's barbell upright rows, 6-8reps on 40's dumbbell side lateral raises, and 6-8 reps on 135lbs behind the neck standing barbell press.

[kojiiko]

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Starting Bodyweight: 200lbs
Current Bodyweight: 195lbs
Unaware of the selfie my gf took.. Yup.. I tend to space out when I drive O.o
Another unsatisfied gym session Though.. my leg press stats are getting better.

God dam it! At least your leg press machine works. Our cable is broken on ours. Im not really sure what an alternative can be

[fatboystick]

Did your wifey take these videos for you??
I feel awkward to ask anyone to take vids for me.. so mine are always angled from the floor :/
Yours look great.. what's better is your lifts

Incredible 345 for 6
30 pounds and 5 reps more than my 1 rep max Sigh...

Either my step son will take vids or I'll ask friend in gym or prop the camera. I wish i could take more. I purchased a GoPro not to long ago...just havent perfected use of it...lol

My bench has been holding during my maintenance phase, albeit a slight shoulder issue. I'm starting a bulk in a week or two in my quest for 250lbs...my bench should go up some then

[emergency]

in on this , starting to think the banana doesn't even lift!

[djwolford]

in on this , starting to think the banana doesn't even lift!

Lol I don't think I've updated any of my online journals in like a month. That's the same as not even lifting, right?

In all seriousness, I do need to post here and in my other journals more.